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David Brenner was 83.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 18, 2019
Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

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Todd Bellamy performs "The Way You Do The Things You Do," by The Temptations.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 18, 2019
WBTT emphasizes Motown history with summer program

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe ushers in a new generation of performers with Stage of Discovery.

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  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 18

Jeannie Sparks captured this image of an ibis on the lookout over Celery Fields.

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  • July 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 18

Scott Veix captures a snowy egret catching a bite to eat on White Eagle Boulevard.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 18

Sergio Albuquerque caught this sunset through a veil of heavy clouds on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 18, 2019
A lifestyle, not a diet: Non profit community loses 774 pounds

Sarasota’s nonprofit community bands together to lose 774 pounds through Weight Watchers.

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Mary Dougherty and  Rich Batchelder
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area organization builds a proper workout

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange offers summer health incentive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 17, 2019
Longboat collector teams up with author on Apollo 11 book

JL Pickering has been collecting spaceflight images for a "lifetime."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 16, 2019
Longboat Chamber hosts Networking at Noon event

Members and guests mingled at Cafe L'Europe while learning about disaster preparedness.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 16, 2019
Walk in the Park: A two-wheeled cruise

Longboat's island-long multi-purpose trail draws pedestrians and riders alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer librarian Linda Lutz helps Todd and Isabel Jordan check out books for their week.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 15, 2019
Longboat Key Library offers an oasis of books

Library or social gathering spot? Why not both?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 15, 2019
Weather shuts down lionfish derby but not the tasting

Despite the fishing derby being canceled, lionfish were still removed from the Gulf as a result of the weekend's lionfish tasting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 14, 2019
Temple Emanu-El shows off trivia knowledge

Temple Emanu-El held its fifth annual trivia night on July 13.

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The invasive lionfish will not be hunted this weekend due to inclement weather.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 12, 2019
Lionfish derby canceled over weather concerns

The fishing is a no-go, but people can still chow down at Mote Marine on Sunday.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 11, 2019
Pack the Patrol Car returns

The Sarasota Police Department will collect school supplies through Aug. 2.

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